📖 SYNOPSIS
"A Certain Scientific Railgun" is set in Academy City, a futuristic metropolis focused on esper power development. The story follows Misaka Mikoto, a powerful esper attending the prestigious Tokiwadai Middle School, and her friends. Alongside her is Kuroko Shirai, a fellow esper and member of Judgement, a student-run law enforcement organization. Their adventures intertwine with Kazari Uiharu, a low-level esper and Judgement partner, and Ruiko Saten, a level zero with no powers. The series explores themes of scientific advancement, the ethics of power, and the bonds of friendship as these young espers navigate the complexities of their unique city and the mysteries it holds. The narrative emphasizes the contrast between the city's technological prowess and the human experiences of its inhabitants.
🎬 EPISODE GUIDE
🎭 CHARACTERS
Mikoto Misaka
Level 5 esper Mikoto Misaka, a short-tempered but strong-willed girl with electric powers, attends Tokiwadai Middle School.
Portrayed by Satou Rina
Kuroko Shirai
Level 4 esper, Kuroko Shirai, is Mikoto's junior at Tokiwadai Middle School, known for her teleport ability.
Portrayed by Arai Satomi
Ruiko Saten
Cheerful Level 0 esper, Uiharu's classmate, known for her playful pranks and desire for power.
Portrayed by Itou Kanae
Kazari Uiharu
Uiharu Kazari: Judgment member, skilled hacker, and Shirai's friend, known for her flower headband and sweet tooth.
Portrayed by Toyosaki Aki
A Certain Magical Index Series
TV · 2008 · J.C.Staff
A Certain Magical Index
In a city where science and magic collide, a high school student with a power-nullifying right hand becomes entangled with a young nun harboring forbidden magical knowledge.
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Special · 2010 · J.C.Staff
Toaru Kagaku no Railgun: Motto Marutto Railgun
These "Toaru Kagaku no Railgun" specials, included with the Blu-ray and DVD releases, offer additional content for fans of the series.
OVA · 2010 · J.C.Staff
Toaru Kagaku no Railgun: Entenka no Satsuei Model mo Raku Ja Arimasen wa ne.
In this special beach episode bundled with the visual book, the girls of Academy City enjoy a summer day, offering a lighthearted and refreshing experience.
OVA · 2010 · J.C.Staff
Toaru Kagaku no Railgun: Misaka-san wa Ima Chuumoku no Mato desu kara
Following the Level Upper incident, Misaka Mikoto faces a new threat: "Someone's Watching," a mysterious phenomenon causing electrical disturbances within her, forcing her to fight.
TV · 2010 · J.C.Staff
A Certain Magical Index II
In a world of magic and science, Index, a young girl with a vast library of forbidden knowledge, is hunted by rival magical factions, forcing her to rely on her friends for protection.
100%
Movie · 2013 · J.C.Staff
A Certain Magical Index the Movie: The Miracle of Endymion
As Academy City's space elevator nears completion, Kamijou and Index must protect a mysterious girl from both Magicians and a unit from Academy City, as a war brews.
TV · 2013 · J.C.Staff
A Certain Scientific Railgun S
In Academy City, Mikoto Misaka, a powerful esper, uncovers a sinister cloning project involving her own genetic material and vows to protect her copies from a deadly experiment.
Special · 2013 · J.C.Staff
A Certain Scientific Railgun S Specials
These "Toaru Kagaku no Railgun S" specials, included with the Blu-ray and DVD releases, offer additional content for fans of the series.
Special · 2013 · J.C.Staff
A Certain Magical Index Movie Special
This bonus animation, featuring Index-tan, accompanies the Blu-ray special edition of the "Toaru Majutsu no Index: Endymion no Kiseki" movie.
OVA · 2014 · J.C.Staff
A Certain Scientific Railgun S: All the Important Things I Learned in a Bathhouse
This anime, bundled with the Railgun S visual book, likely offers a lighthearted and humorous look at the characters' lives, possibly set within a bathhouse.
94%
TV · 2018 · J.C.Staff
A Certain Magical Index III
In a world where science and magic collide, Kamijo and Index face new challenges as they navigate escalating tensions and strive to protect each other.
90%
TV · 2019 · J.C.Staff
A Certain Scientific Accelerator
After losing much of his power protecting a young girl, the strongest Level 5 esper, Accelerator, must defend her and Academy City from a sinister organization.
Special · 2019 · J.C.Staff
A Certain Scientific Accelerator: Sally Forth, Mr. Accel! A Madcap Onslaught
This special episode, included with the first Blu-ray/DVD volume of *A Certain Scientific Accelerator*, promises a madcap adventure for the esper Accelerator.
TV · 2020 · J.C.Staff
A Certain Scientific Railgun T
As the Daihasei Festival unfolds in Academy City, Mikoto Misaka and her friends face escalating threats from shadowy figures exploiting the city's vulnerabilities.
TV · 2026 · J.C.Staff
Toaru Anbu no Item
In Academy City's dark underbelly, the elite "ITEM" unit, comprised of four espers, undertakes clandestine missions, navigating friendship and danger that will lead to a terrible incident.
TV · J.C.Staff
A Certain Scientific Railgun Season 4
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